Altruism

Altruism

Introduction

Writers from a different discipline tried to define Altruism with a different meaning, as social biologist named Wilson define this term as behavior of self destruction. In psychology altruism also varies and there is no single definition which can define this term universally. Altruism focuses on two factors it includes intentions and the amount of gain occurs to the person. In this essay, I will support the theory of Batson, as according to Batson altruism is an act focusing on the ultimate goal for helping others and increasing the welfare of other. (Batson, C.D., & Shaw, L.L.1991)Altruism is totally opposite of ...